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R996 XOV

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,105 mi
Last recorded25,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 XOV
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 25,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 24,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 24,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 23,846 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 23,146 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 23,143 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,125 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 23,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 22,876 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2014 22,876 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,334 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,836 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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R996 XOV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R996 XOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R996 XOV registered?

R996 XOV is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R996 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 XOV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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